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DV05 ULP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,046 mi
Last recorded155,046 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ULP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 155,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 155,046 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 49,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,687 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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DV05 ULP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV05 ULP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV05 ULP registered?

DV05 ULP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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